Three Pines
83%RT Audience Score:
Starring: Alfred Molina, Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Maija Tailfeathers, Sarah Booth, Anna Tierney
Amazon Studios, Prime Video
Year of Release
2022
Technical Specs
Color: NA
Sound mix: NA
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Language(s): English, French
Country of origin: United States, Canada
Original premiere: 12/02/2022
Newest season premiere: 12/02/2022
Season Finale:
12/23/2022
U.S. Digital
(Originating Distributor)
Series Premiere:
12/02/2022
Season Premiere:
12/02/2022
Season Finale:
12/23/2022
INTERNATIONAL
DISTRIBUTOR:
Sony Pictures Television International :
Keith Le Goy :
+1-310-244-3967
Genre(s)
Crime, Detective, Drama, Fantasy, Literary Adaptation, Mystery
Keyword(s)
Crime Digital Drama, Detective Mystery Drama Digital Drama, Literary Adaptation Digital Drama, Mystery, Amazon Studios, Left Bank Pictures, Muse Entertainment, TV Shows from 2022, Movies from United States, Movies from Canada, English Language, French Language, Impacted by COVID-19, Female Writer, Female Producer, 2+ Ethnicity Producer, 2+ Ethnicity Writer, Black Lead Cast, Indigenous Lead Cast, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, Female Director, Indigenous Producer, Indigenous Director
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Alfred Molina
Molina
Inspector Gamache
Rossif Sutherland Sutherland
… Jean-Guy Beauvoir
Elle-Maija Tailfeathers Tailfeathers
Isabelle Lacoste
Sarah Booth Booth
Yvette Nichol
Anna Tierney
Clara Morrow
Julian Bailey
Peter Morrow
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Amazon
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83%
Shallow Grave (1995)
83%RT Audience Score: 83%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 BAFTA Award
14 wins & 1 nomination total
Led by a mesmerizing debut performance from Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a distinctive, haunting psychological drama
Martha Marcy May Marlene is a film that will leave you feeling like you need a hug and a stiff drink. With a cast of exceptional actors, including Elizabeth Olsen and John Hawkes, this movie takes you on a journey through the mind of a young woman who has escaped a cult. The flashbacks are haunting, and the tension builds until the very end. It’s not a movie for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for a psychological thriller that will make you question everything, then this is the film for you. Just make sure you have that drink ready when the credits roll.
Production Company(ies)
Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions,
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
6 North East Circus Place, New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for scenes of strong grisly violence, and for some language and nudity
Year of Release
1995
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Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby SR
-
Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 41m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 21, 2012
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Hugh Dancy, Brady Corbet, Christopher Abbott, directed by Sean Durkin, written by Sean Durkin, produced by Josh Mond, Antonio Campos, Chris Maybach, Patrick Cunningham, drama, R-rated, box office gross $3.0M, reviewed by Christy Lemire, Peter Rainer, Violet Lucca, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Jason Wood, Tim Robey, Mike Massie, Tom Meek, Richard Propes, Brent McKnight, Leigh Paatsch, psychological drama, cult, escape, paranoia, memories, flashbacks, manipulative leader, estranged sister, disturbing violent content, disturbing sexual content, language, nudity, Fox Searchlight
Worldwide gross: $2,079,569
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,089,181
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,229
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 445,930
US/Canada gross: $2,079,569
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,089,181
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,862
US/Canada opening weekend: $105,614
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $207,675
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,656
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $2,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $4,915,900
Production budget ranking: 1,916
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,647,212
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$3,473,931
ROI to date (est.): -46%
ROI ranking: 1,661
Sarah Paulson – Lucy
John Hawkes – Patrick
Hugh Dancy – Ted
Brady Corbet – Watts
Christopher Abbott – Max
Josh Mond – Producer
Antonio Campos – Producer
Chris Maybach – Producer
Patrick Cunningham – Producer
Sean Durkin – Director, Writer
Director(s)
Sean Durkin
Writer(s)
Sean Durkin
Producer(s)
Josh Mond, Antonio Campos, Chris Maybach, Patrick Cunningham
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 BAFTA Award
14 wins & 1 nomination total
Academy Awards
All Critics (211) | Top Critics (62) | Fresh (189) | Rotten (22)
In quiet, intimate ways, it is one of the most startling, haunting films you’ll see all year.
March 18, 2014
Christy Lemire
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
Durkin intersperses the present-day scenes with increasingly revelatory flashbacks from Martha’s two years in the cult.
March 18, 2014 | Rating: B
Peter Rainer
Christian Science Monitor
TOP CRITIC
With a diegesis mapped along the mental contours of its protagonist, Martha Marcy May Marlene harkens back to Pasolini’s notion of the cinema of poetry–and achieves it beautifully.
June 28, 2013
Violet Lucca
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
MMMM emphasizes the social and economic discrepancies between Martha’s then and now, and alludes to Lucy’s guilt about not being there for her younger sister in the past.
February 18, 2012 | Rating: B+
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Like the ordeals of the central character, the film flickers powerfully in the memory.
February 3, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Jason Wood
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
A slippery thriller about fugitive states, and not knowing where you belong, or even who you are.
February 3, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The acting is exceptional all around, as is the minimalist score.
November 30, 2020 | Rating: 6/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
John Hawkes is again creepy and compelling here as the iron-handed cult leader, and Elizabeth Olsen gives a breakout turn as the title character – a new recruit with eyes looking back to the outside world.
September 25, 2020 | Rating: 3/4
Tom Meek
Cambridge Day
In addition to Olsen’s mesmerizing performance, John Hawkes turns in yet another award-worthy performance as the haunting and unforgettable Patrick.
September 16, 2020 | Rating: 4.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
A long, slow build, where the pressure and apprehension grows and increases steadily throughout, wrapping you in a tight squeezing grip.
July 11, 2020 | Rating: B+
Brent McKnight
The Last Thing I See
Not for all tastes, but the haunting power of the unheralded Olsen’s performance is undeniable.
June 17, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
Some viewers will find this a frustrating experience, particularly come the ending. Overall, though, this is a well constructed picture by Sean Durkin and the acting led brilliantly by a new talent in Olsen.
February 13, 2020
Jim Ross
TAKE ONE Magazine…
Plot
Three friends in Edinburgh, Scotland, interview and select a new flatmate. He’s hardly moved in than they discover him dead in his room. An ethical dilemma ensues when they discover that he possessed a large amount of cash. Things get worse as the men whose money it was search for it, and the three friends start to turn on each other.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Elizabeth Olsen delivers a mesmerizing debut performance in Martha Marcy May Marlene.
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83%
The Age of Innocence (1993)
83%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
15 wins & 33 nominations total
Equal measures romantic and wistful, Martin Scorsese’s elegant adaptation of The Age of Innocence is a triumphant exercise in both stylistic and thematic restraint
The Age of Innocence is a movie that will transport you to a world of glamour, wealth, and forbidden love. With a cast that includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder, this movie is a feast for the eyes and the heart. Scorsese’s direction is impeccable, and the attention to detail is stunning. You will feel like you are living in the Gilded Age, and you will root for the characters to find happiness, even if it seems impossible. If you want to escape reality for a couple of hours and indulge in a beautiful love story, The Age of Innocence is the perfect choice. Just make sure you have a box of tissues nearby!
Production Company(ies)
Shinchosha Company, Studio Ghibli,
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Enid A Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Gardens – 200th Street & Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic elements and some mild language
Year of Release
1993
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Stereo
-
Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
-
Runtime:2h 18m
-
Language(s):English, Italian, French
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 1993 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2001
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder, Richard E Grant, Alec McCowen, Geraldine Chaplin, directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Martin Scorsese, Edith Wharton, Jay Cocks, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Danny King, Chuck Bowen, Stanley Kauffmann, Owen Gleiberman, Angie Errigo, Jonathan Rosenbaum, PG, Barbara De Fina, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar, $31.9M, The Song of Bernadette, A Star Is Born, Friendly Persuasion, Mrs Miniver, Two for the Road, 19th century, high society, New York, love triangle, passion, social outcast, lawyer, socialite, countess, estranged husband, pursuit, romantic, wistful, stylistic, thematic restraint, emotional control, subtle signals, forbidden love, moral values, period film, trappings, minutiae, chemistry, storytelling, intrigue, drama
Worldwide gross: $32,255,440
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $67,002,780
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,210
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 7,306,737
US/Canada gross: $32,255,440
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $67,002,780
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 941
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,317,289
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $4,813,601
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,106
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $34,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $70,626,676
Production budget ranking: 599
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $38,032,465
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$41,656,361
ROI to date (est.): -38%
ROI ranking: 1,612
Michelle Pfeiffer – Ellen Olenska
Winona Ryder – May Welland
Richard E. Grant – Larry Lefferts
Alec McCowen – Sillerton Jackson
Geraldine Chaplin – Mrs. Welland
Martin Scorsese – Director
Barbara De Fina – Producer
Martin Scorsese, Edith Wharton, Jay Cocks – Writers
Director(s)
Martin Scorsese
Writer(s)
Martin Scorsese, Edith Wharton, Jay Cocks
Producer(s)
Barbara De Fina
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
15 wins & 33 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Best Achievement in Costume Design Winners, Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
All Critics (60) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (51) | Rotten (9)
A consistent spellbinder, laying bare its inhabitants’ follies and furies with a tender touch and a vigilant quietude that accumulates into a grand force.
August 7, 2018
Danny King
Village Voice
TOP CRITIC
Following Wharton’s example, Scorsese accepts The Age of Innocence’s flamboyantly wealthy and corrupt characters as they are without indulging in fashionably retrospective editorializing.
August 4, 2018 | Rating: 4/4
Chuck Bowen
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
I don’t know any of those [prior] versions, and I wonder how (which means I doubt that) they avoided the snare that Wharton unwittingly set for her adapters, the snare that, for all his gifts, caught Scorsese.
June 19, 2013
Stanley Kauffmann
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B+
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Day-Lewis and Pfeifer are on top form with Ryder giving the performance of her career.
February 1, 2010 | Rating: 5/5
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Manages to be both personal and true to its source, though it never quite comes together.
February 1, 2010
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Few endings are as important to the final perception of a movie as is the ending of The Age of Innocence. Martin Scorsese is obsessed with all the timelines of New York, and Daniel Day-Lewis is from another planet. Full review in Spanish
April 8, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Victor Pineyro
Seventh Art Studio
Scorsese’s career is filled with New York stories; however, they rarely take place in such fine surroundings.
February 14, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
An exquisite and absorbing drama that’s the cinematic equivalent of a good read.
August 31, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
This is a magical tribute to a long-gone world. And in the tradition of the great films of romantic heartbreak, it leaves us in an after- glow of yearning.
August 4, 2021
Molly Haskell
Ladies’ Home Journal
Sometimes, the greatest love stories are the ones that could never be.
April 30, 2021
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
It is a gentle, beautiful and artistic film.
September 1, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com…
Plot
Society scion Newland Archer is engaged to May Welland, but his well-ordered life is upset when he meets May’s unconventional cousin, the Countess Olenska. At first, Newland becomes a defender of the Countess, whose separation from her abusive husband makes her a social outcast in the restrictive high society of late-19th Century New York, but he finds in her a kindred spirit and they fall in love.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The Age of Innocence features an impressive cast including Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder.
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83%
Cool Runnings (1993)
83%RT Audience Score: 81%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 2 nominations
Cool Runnings rises above its formulaic sports-movie themes with charming performances, light humor, and uplifting tone
Cool Runnings is the ultimate feel-good movie that will have you cheering for the underdogs and tapping your feet to the reggae soundtrack. Sure, it’s a bit cheesy, but who doesn’t love a good sports comedy with heart? The performances are solid, especially John Candy’s, and the story is both funny and inspiring. It’s the perfect movie to watch with your family or friends on a lazy Sunday afternoon. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to chant “Jamaica, we have a bobsled team!
Production Company(ies)
Anonymous Content
Distributor
Gativideo, Buena Vista Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for mild language and brief violence
Year of Release
1993
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Stereo
-
Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 37m
-
Language(s):English, German, Russian
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 1993 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2002
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Leon, Doug E Doug, Malik Yoba, John Candy, Rawle D Lewis, Raymond J Barry, Lynn Siefert, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, directed by Jon Turteltaub, written by Lynn Siefert, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, produced by Dawn Steel, comedy, drama, PG, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Kevin Thomas, Angie Errigo, David Anthony, Marc Lee, Leonard Klady, Janet Maslin, Grant Watson, People Staff, David Parkinson, Neil Miller, Danielle Solzman, underdogs, sports movie, Winter Olympics, Jamaica, bobsled team, coach, misfits, family film, uplifting tone, heartwarming, reggae soundtrack, true story
Worldwide gross: $154,856,263
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $321,675,975
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 463
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 35,079,168
US/Canada gross: $68,856,263
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $143,032,029
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 537
US/Canada opening weekend: $7,046,648
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $14,637,686
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 802
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $14,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $29,081,573
Production budget ranking: 1,169
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $15,660,427
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $276,933,976
ROI to date (est.): 619%
ROI ranking: 205
Doug E. Doug – Sanka Coffie
Malik Yoba – Yul Brenner
John Candy – Irving ‘Irv’ Blitzer
Rawle D. Lewis – Junior Bevil
Raymond J. Barry – Kurt Hemphill
Director(s)
Jon Turteltaub
Writer(s)
Lynn Siefert, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg
Producer(s)
Dawn Steel
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 2 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (31) | Rotten (10)
[A] sweet-natured, high-spirited comedy, that rare movie that plays effectively to all ages.
March 17, 2020
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Cheesy? Certainly. But strong performaces and a heart-warming storyline make this a winner.
March 16, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Though it certainly has faults, which only the extremely nostalgic could ignore, the film bests its contemporaries through its ability to unite childlike comedy and adult concerns without ever obscuring one with the other.
March 16, 2020
David Anthony
AV Club
TOP CRITIC
Cool Runnings is a charming tale of determined underdogs, with plenty of laughs, moments of real tension, and five engaging performances.
December 18, 2014 | Rating: 4/5
Marc Lee
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The offbeat, fact-based saga is enlivened by the perfect balance of humor, emotion and insight and should be one of the true sleepers among fall box office releases.
March 21, 2007
Leonard Klady
Variety
TOP CRITIC
A cute, buoyant sports fantasy, jolted along by a reggae soundtrack and playfully acted by an appealing cast.
May 21, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5
Janet Maslin
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
A brightly optimistic and warmly funny comedy, with solid performances and a no-nonsense visual approach that emphasises story over spectacle.
April 28, 2020 | Rating: 7/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
… mildly amusing but overly calculated comedy…
March 17, 2020
People Staff
People Magazine
Admittedly, it’s a little predictable and patronising at times, but the eager performances of John Candy and his charges carry the day.
March 17, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
The performances are fun, and director John Turtletaub gets those fateful final moments right, leaving us with a triumphant, entertaining story of Winter Olympic glory.
March 17, 2020
Neil Miller
Film School Rejects
Affable yet entirely forgettable…
May 5, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Cool Runnings is able to defy everything formulaic about sports movies and manages to rise up as a crowd-pleasing comedy.
May 2, 2018
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies…
Plot
Four Jamaicans form their country’s first ever bobsled team to compete in the upcoming 1988 Winter Olympics. They enlist the help of a disgraced former Olympic gold winner to reluctantly coach them. However, when they reach Canada they’re treated as outsiders by the other teams, who fear they’ll only succeed in embarrassing the sport.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for Cool Runnings.
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83%
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Season: 2
83%RT Audience Score: 77%
Creators: Steven Brill, Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa
Starring: Lauren Graham, Brady Noon, Taegen Burns, Julee Cerda, Bella Higginbotham
Disney+, High School Comedy, MARV, Marvel Studios
Year of Release
2021
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby
Aspect ratio: 2.00 : 1
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United States
Original premiere: 03/26/2021
Newest season premiere: 09/28/2022
Genre(s)
Comedy, Coming of Age, High School Comedy, Music, Sport, Sports, War
Keyword(s)
Coming of Age Digital Comedy, High School Comedy Digital Comedy, Single Camera Comedy Digital Comedy, Sports, ABC Signature, Goldsmith Yuspa Productions, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, TV Shows from 2022, Movies from United States, English Language, GLAAD Media Awards Nominees, Critics’ Choice Awards Winners, Golden Globes Nominees, SAG Awards Nominees, SAG Awards Winners, NAACP Image Awards Nominees, WGA Awards Nominees, Critics’ Choice Awards Nominees, Emmy Awards Nominees, Emmy Awards Winners, GLAAD Media Awards Winners, NAACP Image Awards Winners, Golden Globes Winners, DGA Awards Winners, DGA Awards Nominees, WGA Awards Winners, TV Shows from 2021, Independent Spirit Awards Nominees, ABC Signature Studios, Franchise: The Mighty Ducks, Impacted by COVID-19, Female Producer, Female Writer, Female Showrunner, Female Show Creator, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, 2+ Ethnicity Producer, Asian Producer, South Asian Lead Cast, Black Lead Cast, 2+ Ethnicity Director, Female Director, Asian Writer, Asian Lead Cast, Latin/Hispanic Lead Cast
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Lauren Graham
Alex
Brady Noon
Evan Morrow
Taegen Burns
Maya
Julee Cerda
Stephanie
Bella Higginbotham
Lauren
Kiefer O’Reilly
Logan
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Disney, ABC
Stream Now
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83%
The Crying Game (1992)
83%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
22 wins & 46 nominations total
The Crying Game is famous for its shocking twist, but this thoughtful, haunting mystery grips the viewer from start to finish
The Crying Game is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. Except in this case, you’re getting a thrilling and emotional rollercoaster ride that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. With twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this movie is not to be missed. Just make sure you don’t let anyone spoil it for you, or you might end up crying too.
Production Company(ies)
Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures, Cowboy Films,
Distributor
Miramax Films, Live Video
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
3 Fournier Street, Spitalfields, London, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sexuality, strong violence and language
Year of Release
1993
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby SR
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 53m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 25, 1992 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 3, 2012
Genre(s)
Mystery & Thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Forest Whitaker, Jim Broadbent, Ralph Brown, Adrian Dunbar, Jaye Davidson, directed by Neil Jordan, written by Neil Jordan, Mystery & thriller, box office performance, budget, reviewed by David Ansen, Kenneth Turan, Gene Siskel, Jay Boyar, Clifford Terry, LGBTQ, sexual politics, IRA, British soldier, kidnapped, girlfriend, London, enigmatic, Dil, political identity, compassion, suspenseful, emotional, surprising, challenging, haunting, gripping, shocking twist
Worldwide gross: $62,548,947
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $129,930,124
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 898
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 14,169,043
US/Canada gross: $62,548,947
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $129,930,124
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 590
US/Canada opening weekend: $101,107
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $210,025
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,652
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): £2,300,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Miranda Richardson – Jude
Forest Whitaker – Jody
Jim Broadbent – Broadbent
Ralph Brown – Dave
Adrian Dunbar – Maguire
Director(s)
Neil Jordan
Writer(s)
Neil Jordan
Producer(s)
Stephen Woolley
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
22 wins & 46 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (68) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (4)
A teasing, seductive intimacy immediately develops….The Crying Game is a very good movie indeed. It leaves one giddy.
February 8, 2018
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
Suspenseful and emotionally complex, skillfully mixing politics with affairs of the heart, The Crying Game is something unexpected, a challenging new way to tell a very old story.
March 9, 2015
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Seeing the film twice reveals two completely different viewer perspectives — a kind of “before and after” syndrome — and like any good film The Crying Game grows richer as it sinks into your thoughts.
March 9, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeff Shannon
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
One of the year’s best films.
March 9, 2015 | Rating: 4/4
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
This film must be discovered as it unfolds: If anyone starts to tell you about it, hit him.
March 9, 2015 | Rating: 5/5
Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Its components are built upon deception and forgiveness, misconnections and misunderstandings, sexual jealousy and moral ambivalence, trust and loyalty, desperation and loneliness. It is also, not incidentally, a crackling good movie.
March 9, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4
Clifford Terry
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
As LGBTQ lovers of the movies, its important to see movies like this one, flaws and all, for that very reason. Watch it, and let the debate rage on.
March 20, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
David Reddish
Queerty
The Crying Game searches for its characters’ natures with a yearning that at once unveils yet retains mystery, not only in terms of sexual and political identity, but in the capacity for understanding and compassion.
March 18, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
This movie is basically equivalent to the Paul McCartney and Wings song “Band on the Run” in that there are three change-ups, it keeps you guessing, and you never know quite where the movie is going land.
September 15, 2019
Alexander Ryll
Gay Essential
With 20 years’ perspective, it really does seem an irretrievably ropey and dated melodrama, hamstrung by any number of strange elements.
November 10, 2018 | Rating: 2/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro
Jordan takes risks in this film, but they’re the wrong risks.
July 24, 2018
Vanessa Letts
The Spectator
There are more surprises in 20 minutes of this incredible Irish film than there are in 20 Hollywood pictures.
July 7, 2017
Eleanor Ringel Cater
Saporta Report (Atlanta)…
Plot
An unlikely kind of friendship develops between Fergus (Stephen Rea), an Irish Republican Army volunteer, and Jody (Forest Whitaker), a kidnapped British soldier lured into an IRA trap by Jude (Miranda Richardson), another IRA member. When the hostage-taking ends up going horribly wrong, Fergus escapes and heads to London, where he seeks out Jody’s lover, a hairdresser named Dil (Jaye Davidson). Fergus adopts the name “Jimmy” and gets a job as a day laborer. He also starts seeing Dil, who knows nothing about Fergus’ IRA background. But there is something about Dil that Fergus doesn’t know, either.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film in the Fresh Kernels database.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
83%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 1 nomination
It may not be the finest version of Charles Dickens’ tale to grace the screen, but The Muppet Christmas Carol is funny and heartwarming, and serves as a good introduction to the story for young viewers
The Muppet Christmas Carol is the perfect holiday movie to watch with your family. Michael Caine is a delight as Scrooge, and the Muppets add their own brand of humor to the classic story. Plus, who doesn’t love seeing Statler and Waldorf as the Marley brothers? The songs may be a bit cheesy, but they’re still catchy enough to sing along to. And let’s not forget about Kermit’s nephew Robin stealing the show as Tiny Tim. Overall, this movie is a must-watch every Christmas season.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros.,
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
E Stage, Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
1992
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 25m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 1992 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2012
Genre(s)
Holiday/Fantasy
Keyword(s)
starring Michael Caine, directed by Brian Henson, written by Jerry Juhl, holiday, fantasy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Caroline Westbrook, Peter Rainer, Philip Kemp, Kevin Maher, Peter Bradshaw, Charlotte Runcie, Jim Rohner, Eddie Harrison, Mike Massie, Ian Thomas Malone, David Parkinson, G, Buena Vista Pictures, Dolby, Surround, Stereo, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Sam the Eagle, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Robin the Frog, Statler, Floyd Pepper, Swedish Chef, Animal, Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, spirits, redemption, Christmas, Michael Caine’s performance, Paul Williams songs, Miles Goodman score, funny, heartwarming, children’s movie, introduction to the story, Muppetized, unwatered-down, poignancy, moral tale, comedy, tragedy, inventive humor, catchy songs, funny humor, scary moments, alternative for kids, old and young
Worldwide gross: $32,574,382
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $69,726,297
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,193
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 7,603,740
US/Canada gross: $27,381,507
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $58,610,815
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,003
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,010,109
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $10,724,266
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 935
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $12,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $25,686,307
Production budget ranking: 1,234
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $13,832,076
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $30,207,914
ROI to date (est.): 76%
ROI ranking: 1,027
Dave Goelz – The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot (voice)
Steve Whitmire – Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker (voice)
Jerry Nelson – Robin the Frog, Statler, Floyd Pepper (voice)
David Rudman – Swedish Chef (voice)
Frank Oz – Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam the Eagle, Animal (voice)
Director(s)
Brian Henson
Writer(s)
Jerry Juhl
Producer(s)
Brian Henson, Martin G. Baker
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (13)
Vastly enjoyable despite the syrupy, soppy song bit in the middle (go make a glass of mulled wine during it). Michael Caine is perfect in the role and there are many genuine belly laughs.
November 19, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Caroline Westbrook
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The Muppets are at their best when they’re anarchic, without all this soggy whimsy.
November 19, 2019
Peter Rainer
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The sets are detailed and charming, there are the usual lively, instantly forgettable songs, and several favourites (the Swedish Chef, Rowlf) show up in cheerful cameos.
December 20, 2017
Philip Kemp
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The nervy bookkeeping rats in Scrooge’s office are a joy, but Statler and Waldorf (Jerry Nelson and Goelz) as the chain-swinging ghosts Jacob and Robert Marley are, as ever, peerless.
December 1, 2017 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
There may be some people who can watch Kermit the Frog’s nephew Robin give his heart-wrenching performance as Tiny Tim in The Muppet Christmas Carol without choking up. I am not among them.
November 29, 2017 | Rating: 5/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Although the Muppets pile on the wit and child-friendly slapstick, they never dumb down, and never compromise their story’s literary origins.
December 26, 2013 | Rating: 5/5
Charlotte Runcie
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
…the greatness of Michael Caine, who is still my favorite on-screen depiction of the iconic miser (sorry, Alastair Sim) thanks in part to his decision to play the part completely straight though acting across from puppets…
April 14, 2021
Jim Rohner
Battleship Pretension
…should be piped, free of charge, into every home, orifice and vein to aid our muted internal festivities….
March 15, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Eddie Harrison
film-authority.com
A charming feature filled with colorful caricatures, important lessons, and inventive humor.
September 16, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
The Muppet Christmas Carol is the definitive holiday classic, a triumph of comedy and tragedy with something to offer audiences of all ages. Simply perfect.
December 14, 2019
Ian Thomas Malone
Ian Thomas Malone
Although the story has been Muppetised (with Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, the owner of a rubber-chicken factory), no attempt has been made to water down the story, and the poignancy of the moral tale is as affecting as ever.
November 19, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
The Paul Williams songs and Miles Goodman score are just lovely.
May 2, 2019 | Rating: A
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net…
Plot
In The Muppet Christmas Carol, the Muppets perform a comedic and heartwarming rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Michael Caine as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three spirits to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for The Muppet Christmas Carol.
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83%
Dead Again (1991)
83%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
1 win & 5 nominations total
Dead Again is a film that is both a mystery movie and a movie-movie, with a sheer “movieness” that gives the picture its kick. Branagh’s direction is highly organized, displaying his desire to not just passively assemble a movie, but to rattle the senses as well. While the mixture of gritty noir and supernatural shenanigans may sit uneasily, the film is engaging in spite of its cheesy ending. Be grateful for the genuine amusement Dead Again supplies, as it may be cotton candy, but it’s well spun. As a highly intelligent, sesquipedalian, and verbose critic, I must say that this film is a fun and enjoyable ride that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Dead Again is a movie that’s so fun, it’s like a rollercoaster ride. Sure, it may not be the most logical or believable film out there, but who cares when you’re having this much fun? Kenneth Branagh’s direction is top-notch, and the way he intercuts between past and present is nothing short of genius. Plus, the supernatural elements add just the right amount of spice to the noir-ish plot. And let’s not forget about the performances – Branagh and Emma Thompson have amazing chemistry, and the supporting cast is equally great. So if you’re looking for a movie that’s equal parts mystery, melodrama, and pure entertainment, Dead Again is the way to go.
Production Company(ies)
Warner Bros., Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures,
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
380 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and violence
Year of Release
1991
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Dolby Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 47m
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Language(s):English, German
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 1991 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2000
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Andy Garcia, Derek Jacobi, Robin Williams, Wayne Knight, Charles H Maguire, Lindsay Doran, directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by Scott Frank, drama, R rating, box office gross $35.5M, Paramount Pictures, reviewed by David Ansen, Jason Bailey, Odie Henderson, Gene Siskel, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Angie Errigo, Quentin Crisp, Brian Orndorf, Michael Dequina, Daniel M Kimmel, Cole Smithey, directed by Kenneth Branagh, produced by Charles H Maguire, Lindsay Doran
Worldwide gross: $38,016,380
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $83,917,019
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,103
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 9,151,256
US/Canada gross: $38,016,380
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $83,917,019
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 837
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,479,395
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $7,680,386
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,026
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $15,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $33,110,867
Production budget ranking: 1,101
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $17,830,202
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $32,975,951
ROI to date (est.): 65%
ROI ranking: 1,081
Emma Thompson – Grace, Margaret Strauss
Andy Garcia – Gray Baker
Derek Jacobi – Franklyn Madson
Robin Williams – Dr. Cozy Carlisle
Wayne Knight – Pete “Piccolo” Dugan
Self – Charles H. Maguire (Producer)
Self – Lindsay Doran (Producer)
Scott Frank – Writer
Kenneth Branagh – Director
Paramount Pictures – Distributor
Director(s)
Kenneth Branagh
Writer(s)
Scott Frank
Producer(s)
Charles H. Maguire, Lindsay Doran
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
1 win & 5 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (48) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (39) | Rotten (9)
Be grateful for the genuine amusement Dead Again supplies. It may be cotton candy, but it’s well spun.
February 7, 2018
David Ansen
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
His film is both a good mystery movie and a good movie-movie; its sheer “movieness” is what gives the picture its kick. As his career progressed, Branagh may very well have made better films than ‘Dead Again.’ But he never made another one this fun.
September 3, 2016
Jason Bailey
DVDTalk.com
TOP CRITIC
Logic is dull and all that jazz. What isn’t dull, though, is the way Branagh as a director attacks this material.
August 30, 2016
Odie Henderson
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Branagh’s contemporary American accent is annoying, and the film’s constant inter-cutting of past and present lives becomes laughable.
January 16, 2013 | Rating: 1.5/4
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
As the twists come thick and fast and the plot gets progressively more and more baroque, Branagh shows himself to be at least as intelligent as Brian De Palma in delivering over-the-top stylistic filigree.
October 25, 2010
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The mixture of gritty noir and supernatural shenanigans sits uneasily, but the film may simply be too bizarre to work at all.
October 25, 2010 | Rating: 2/5
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
I do realize that, if spread thinly, reincarnation can add a little relish to a film plot. This it certainly does in Dead Again, but so many gimmicks have been mixed into this melodrama that the narrative becomes very hard to digest.
April 6, 2022
Quentin Crisp
Christopher Street
It’s a restless yet highly organized effort, displaying the director’s desire to not just passively assemble a movie, but to rattle the senses as well.
August 31, 2011 | Rating: A-
Brian Orndorf
BrianOrndorf.com
December 26, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
October 14, 2005 | Rating: 5/5
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
October 10, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
Engaging in spite of its cheesy ending
August 25, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
Pete Vonder Haar
Film Threat…
Plot
Mike Church (Sir Kenneth Branagh) is a Los Angeles private detective who specializes in finding missing people. He takes on the case of a mute woman named Grace (Dame Emma Thompson), who is suffering from a total amnesia and doesn’t even know her name. She keeps having nightmares involving the murder of a pianist named Margaret Strauss (Dame Emma Thompson) by her husband, Roman (Sir Kenneth Branagh), in 1949. In an attempt to solve the mystery about her identity and her nightmares, Mike accepts the help of antiquary Franklyn Madson (Derek Jacobi), who arrives to offer his services as a hypnotist. The hypnosis sessions soon begin to reveal some surprises.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found on Fresh Kernels for the film “Dead Again.”
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Wedding Season
83%RT Audience Score:
Starring: Gavin Drea, Rosa Salazar, Jamie Michie, George Webster, Jade Harrison
Disney+, Road Trip / Journey
Year of Release
2022
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby
Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
Language(s): English
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original premiere: 09/08/2022
Newest season premiere: 09/08/2022
U.S. Digital
Series Premiere:
09/08/2022
Season Premiere:
09/08/2022
Genre(s)
Action, Action/Adventure, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Dramedy, Family, Music, Police, Relationship Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
Keyword(s)
Action/Adventure Digital Drama, Crime Digital Drama, Dramedy Digital Drama, Relationship Drama Digital Drama, Road Trip / Journey Digital Drama, Romance Digital Drama, Serialized Drama Digital Drama, Thriller, Dgital Shows Written by Oliver Lyttelton, Dgital Shows Written by Daran Jonno Johnson, Dgital Shows Written by Louise Nesbitt, Dgital Shows Written by Temi Wilkey, Dancing Ledge Productions, Jax Media, TV Shows from 2022, Movies from United Kingdom, English Language, Black Lead Cast, 2+ Ethnicity Lead Cast, Female Producer, Latin/Hispanic Producer, Female Writer, Female Director
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Gavin Drea
Drea
Stefan
Rosa Salazar Salazar
Katie
Jamie Michie Michie
Donahue
George Webster Webster
Hugo Delaney
Jade Harrison
Metts
Bhav Joshi
Anil
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
Disney
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83%
Slacker (1991)
83%RT Audience Score: 77%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 3 nominations
Slacker, a film that defies traditional plot structure, is a fascinating exploration of the eccentricities of daily life in Austin, Texas. Linklater’s keen observations of the city’s denizens, from the Dostoevsky wanna-be to the breakthrough day seeker, are both hilarious and poignant. The film’s fly-on-the-wall style, which was actually meticulously planned, captures the energy and creativity of a generation searching for meaning in a world that often seems to lack it. Slacker is a time capsule of a bygone era, and a must-see for anyone interested in the early days of independent cinema.
Slacker is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. With a cast of characters that are as diverse as they are quirky, this film takes you on a wild ride through the streets of Austin, Texas. While there may not be a traditional plot, the smart observations and witty dialogue make up for it. It’s like watching a bunch of strangers’ lives intersect and it’s oddly compelling. Plus, it’s a time capsule of the independent film movement that’s both fascinating and hilarious. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Austin, Texas, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language
Year of Release
1991
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Ultra Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.37 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Sep 21, 2004
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Richard Linklater, directed by Richard Linklater, written by Richard Linklater, comedy, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Kim Newman, reviewed by Kenneth Turan, reviewed by Richard Brody, reviewed by Derek Malcolm, reviewed by Owen Gleiberman, reviewed by Nigel Floyd, reviewed by Jeffrey M Anderson, MPAA rating R, Austin, Texas, young and unambitious, eccentric, dangerously apathetic, backseat philosopher, dream theories, comatose cabbie, Madonna’s Pap test, kindly old anarchist, fresh filmmaking, benchmark, 1990s indie cinema, Eden, nobly lazy, esoteric obsessions, teeming weirdness, daily life, swarm of individual alternatives, vast creative energy, young people trying to find themselves, laid-back denizens, independent film movement, structured with knowledge, variety in tone and theme
Worldwide gross: $1,228,108
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,710,915
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,334
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 295,629
US/Canada gross: $1,228,108
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,710,915
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,963
US/Canada opening weekend: $24,307
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $53,655
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,187
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $23,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $50,770
Production budget ranking: 2,151
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $27,340
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,632,805
ROI to date (est.): 3,371%
ROI ranking: 30
Jean Caffeine – Roadkill
Jan Hockey – Jogger
Richard Linklater – Should Have Stayed at Bus Station
Mark James – Hit-and-Run Son
Stephan Hockey – Running Late
Director(s)
Richard Linklater
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Richard Linklater
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (8)
This unconventional film will offend anyone looking for a plot, but Linklater’s smart observations speak volumes.
March 14, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Kim Newman
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
When the way characters are described in the credits (“Dostoevsky wanna-be,” “Having a breakthrough day”) is more involving than the characters themselves, you know you’re in for a long evening.
March 14, 2021
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The film presents the teeming weirdness of daily life in Austin as a swarm of individual alternatives, each spinning wildly out of control and crashing into one another’s active fantasies to unleash vast creative energy.
March 30, 2020
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
On the whole, this is a fascinating example of apparently fly-on-the-wall film-making, made all the more intriguing when you discover it was all planned like a military exercise.
March 20, 2018
Derek Malcolm
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Slacker has a marvelously low-key observational cool.
September 7, 2011 | Rating: A-
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
At times, it’s like watching someone else’s home movies, but there’s something oddly compelling about such studied eccentricity.
June 24, 2006
Nigel Floyd
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Each new character lasts only a few minutes, but the bigger picture is one of the most memorable movies about young people trying to find themselves.
March 14, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Common Sense Media
Although its structure seems novel to me from a formal point of view, I am not captivated by the lives of those characters that it presents in a simple day in Austin, Texas. [Full review in Spanish]
August 8, 2020 | Rating: 5/10
Yasser Medina
Cinemaficionados
It holds up, a time capsule of laid-back denizens of Austin, TX that harkens back to the first stirrings of the independent film movement. It’s also very funny.
February 12, 2020
Lisa Nesselson
France24
Making sure those differences between its countless characters are both heavily discernible, and endlessly interesting, is what allows the individuals of Slacker to come alive as people.
January 18, 2020
Douglas Laman
The Spool
Pretension is kept at bay by the fact that whenever someone is holding court, the others in the scene barely seem to be listening.
March 9, 2015 | Rating: 2.5/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
Linklater is very aware that his film doesn’t have a linear narrative and the movie is structured with that knowledge, as well as for a variety in tone and theme.
October 18, 2013 | Rating: 2.5/4
Eric Melin
Scene-Stealers.com…
Plot
Slacker follows the lives of various eccentric and apathetic individuals in Austin, Texas, as they navigate their obsessions and lack of responsibility, with no overarching plot but plenty of smart observations.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels review for Slacker.
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